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Perky Penguins

My children and I needed something to perk up our spirits during the cold month of January, so we decided to celebrate Penguin Awareness Month with these cute critters.—Julie Lavender, Silverdale, Washington

6 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + standing

Ingredients

1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1-1/2 teaspoons shortening
12 large marshmallows
2 packages (2-1/4 ounces each) Tootsie Rolls
12 miniature chocolate chips
18 pieces candy corn
6 Oreo cookies

Directions

In a microwave, melt milk chocolate chips and shortening; stir until
smooth. Cool slightly. Place a small amount of chocolate mixture on
top of six marshmallows. Let stand for 1 hour or until set.
Warm chocolate mixture. For the penguin bodies, carefully dip sides
of the marshmallows in chocolate mixture so three-fourths of the
marshmallows are covered, leaving about 3/4-in. vertical strip of
white. Let stand on waxed paper until set, about 1 hour.
For penguin heads, cut Tootsie Rolls into two-piece sections. Place
on a microwave-safe plate; microwave at 10% power for 10-15 seconds
or until slightly warmed. Carefully roll each into a ball.
With a toothpick, position chocolate chips for eyes. For beaks, cut
off yellow end of six candy corn pieces; flatten remaining candy
slightly. Press gently into chocolate balls. Reheat chocolate
mixture. Dab a small amount onto bottom of each ball; position on
penguin bodies. Let stand until set, about 45 minutes.

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Perky Penguins (continued)

Directions (continued)

Separate cream-filled cookies; remove and discard cream filling. For
wings, cut six cookies in half. Rewarm the chocolate mixture. Spread
a small amount on each cookie half; attach to penguins with cut edge
facing forward.
For bases, attach penguins to remaining cookies using melted
chocolate. For feet, remove white ends of remaining candy corn
pieces and discard; flatten candy. Attach two candies to each cookie
base. Let stand for 45 minutes or until set. Yield: 6 penguins.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 232 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 96 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.